Kiyo and Sumire came to Kyoto from Aomori Prefecture, dreaming of becoming maiko. But after an unexpected turn of events, Kiyo starts working as the...

The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is...

Host Peter Barakan delves into various aspects of Japanese culture; exploring practices, history, and modern innovations in such areas as ramen,...

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the...

Discover the secrets of Japan's railways, from the newest technologies and systems in use, to travel tips and must-see places.

NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more. Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.

Delicious food from Tokyo's markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

J-MELO is a weekly Japanese music television program broadcast by NHK. It is recorded entirely in the English language. It began broadcasting on...

Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.

A chronicle of the creative process of the legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a passionate artisan, a steadfast trailblazer, and a father...

Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.

In conversation with... Japan expert Robert Campbell sits down with individuals from all walks of life whose drive and perspectives are changing...

Englishman Bryan Jenkins was living peacefully with his Japanese wife Itsuki and daughter Alice in London, when his Japanese mother-in-law suddenly...

Be immersed in nature's beauty. Discover Hokkaido at its wildest and best as our presenter guides you through its amazing experiences.

Le professeur de sciences Ryland Grace se réveille à bord d’un vaisseau spatial, à des années-lumière de la...

Au cœur d’un ouragan catastrophique, une ville côtière lutte contre la fureur de la nature et une attaque de requins....

Peu après avoir échappé à l’attaque sans merci de la famille Le Domas, Grace découvre qu’elle vient...

Au-delà du Royaume Champignon, Mario, Luigi et Yoshi voyagent à travers les galaxies aux côtés de Rosalina pour...

Après une sortie parfaite avec son petit ami, Kenna commet une erreur irréparable qui la conduit en prison pour sept ans....

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Après la mort de Neteyam, Jake et Neytiri affrontent leur chagrin tout en faisant face au Peuple des Cendres, une tribu Na’vi redoutable...

Dans les jours précédant leur mariage, un couple est confronté à une crise lorsque des révélations...